Currants
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Overview
Shelf Life: Store open or closed under refrigeration for up to 1 year. This item can be frozen.
Origin: United States
Product ID: 1022
Shelf Life: Store open or closed under refrigeration for up to 1 year. This item can be frozen.
Origin: United States
Product ID: 1022
These currants are smaller than ordinary raisins and are packed with flavor. Known as Zante currants, they are dried, seedless red grapes with a sweet and tangy taste. The rich flavor of currants is delicious in cakes, jams, and other dishes. A rich source of iron, antioxidants, and fiber, currants will give your diet a super nutritional boost.
Currants vs. Raisins
Currants and raisins, along with close relative sultanas, are all naturally sweet dried fruits made from different varieties of raisins. Currants are the rarest variety of the three. True black and red currants (different from Zante currants) tend to be tarter and grow on bushes rather than sultanas and raisins which grow on vines.
Health Benefits of Currants
Nutritional Powerhouse: Zante currants are naturally low in sodium, fat-free and cholesterol-free, but provide an ample supply of vitamins and minerals. They boast high levels of iron, potassium, calcium, and B-complex vitamins. They are also a plentiful source of dietary fiber and antioxidants.
Lower Cholesterol Levels: Research suggests that including currants in your diet can reduce harmful cholesterol levels. These small raisins are a good source of soluble fiber, which can help regulate blood sugar levels and limit the amount of cholesterol absorbed into the bloodstream. A study from the University of Connecticut showed that participants lowered LDL cholesterol levels when they ate one cup of raisins per day and walked regularly.
Bone Health: It’s important to eat foods that will keep your bones strong and healthy. Zante currants are especially rich in a trace element called boron, which supports strong bones and improves healthy joint function. Studies suggest that including boron-rich foods as part of your diet can lower the risk for developing osteoporosis, an age-related disease that causes weak and fragile bones.
Vitamins for Eyes: UV ray exposure from sunlight causes a build-up of free radicals that can damage the eyes. The antioxidants in currants protect the eye’s retina by repairing damaged cells. Vitamin A and carotenoids also protect against age-related macular degeneration, an eye disease which causes vision loss and blindness.
Cavity-Fighter: Currants might be the only sweet treat that gets the approval of your dentist. These raisins are packed with compounds that fight oral bacteria, the cause for cavities, tooth decay, and periodontal disease. Research presented at the American Society for Microbiology found five different compounds naturally occurring in raisins that can protect teeth and gums.
Ratings & Reviews
– September 23, 2022
Vaun, Saint Petersburg, Florida
Verified purchaser
I love, love, love currants!! They are hard to find at local grocery store and when you do they are a fortune! We get ours fresh from Nuts.com and just love them. Yesterday I put them in my cottage cheese for lunch. I give my soups extra love by putting them in my homemade soups or in couscous. Never disappointing.
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Size: 1lb bag
– June 28, 2023
James, Evanston, Illinois
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I eat them in my breakfast cereal every morning and we put them in salads. Delicious.
Size: 5lb bag
– June 28, 2023
Jeffrey, Newton, Massachusetts
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The currents are fine but they tend to arrive packed in a tight lump that needs to be broken up
Size: 1lb bag
– June 17, 2023
Lucy, Nashville, Tennessee
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Excellent as always
Size: 1lb bag
– April 18, 2023
Bethany, Gardiner, New York
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i love currants instead of raisins
Size: 1lb bag
– March 22, 2023
Nancy, Celebration, Florida
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Used for muffins, were great!
Size: 1lb bag
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Ratings & Reviews
– September 23, 2022
Vaun, Saint Petersburg, Florida
Verified purchaser
I love, love, love currants!! They are hard to find at local grocery store and when you do they are a fortune! We get ours fresh from Nuts.com and just love them. Yesterday I put them in my cottage cheese for lunch. I give my soups extra love by putting them in my homemade soups or in couscous. Never disappointing.
Featured Review
Size: 1lb bag
– June 28, 2023
Jeffrey, Newton, Massachusetts
Verified purchaser
The currents are fine but they tend to arrive packed in a tight lump that needs to be broken up
Size: 1lb bag
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